SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (Interstat) — The Yale Bulldogs used a dominant first half and superior free-throw shooting to defeat the Albany Great Danes 93-82 in a men’s nonconference basketball game Wednesday at MassMutual Center.

Yale built a 10-point halftime lead and maintained control despite Albany’s efficient three-point shooting. The Bulldogs secured the win at the foul line, making 26 of 34 free throws compared to Albany’s 7 of 19. Yale also held a decisive 15-3 advantage in offensive rebounds.

Amir Lindsey led Albany with 17 points and eight assists. Yale’s balanced attack featured 16 points each from Jordan Brathwaite and Casey Simmons. Yale improved to 10-1, while Albany fell to 3-8.